Early Life and Education
Cho Hyun-joon was born on January 16, 1968, in Seoul, South Korea. He is the eldest son of Cho Seok-rae, the former chairman of Hyosung Group. He graduated from St. Paul's School in the United States, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Yale University in 1991. He continued his education in Japan, earning a Master of Arts in political science from Keio University in 1996.
Career
Cho began his career at Mitsubishi Corporation in Tokyo in 1992, working in the energy and oil import departments. In 1995, he worked at Morgan Stanley's Tokyo branch. In 1997, he joined Hyosung T&C (now Hyosung) as the manager of the management planning team. He rose through the ranks, becoming Chairman of Hyosung Group in 2017. He has been instrumental in the company's expansion into overseas markets, including the hydrogen business. He is fluent in English, Japanese, and Italian.
Key Business Strategies
Cho Hyun-joon has focused on expanding Hyosung's reach in diverse sectors, particularly in advanced materials and the hydrogen economy. He has prioritized ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management to ensure the long-term sustainability of the group. Under his leadership, Hyosung has invested heavily in new technologies and infrastructure, including a liquid hydrogen plant.
Philanthropy
Specific philanthropic amounts are unavailable in the search results. However, the sources state that Cho Hyun-joon emphasizes ESG management and is achieving results.